Figure Model Sundays - Afternoon Session - December 1 with Jess

Image provided by the model (photo credit: Cat Mason)

Non-members may now join figure model sessions!  MAA Figure Model Sundays continues!  The Montgomery Art Association and The Compass Atelier are partnering to offer in-person figure model sessions on select Sundays. The 3-hour sessions are moderated but uninstructed, providing artists with focused practice time in the studio. Bring along any drawing or painting media that suits you.

Sessions will include short poses ranging from 2 to 15 minutes, with a final long pose lasting about an hour.  Models usually will be nude or semi-nude unless otherwise indicated in the event details below.  Beginning with our July 2024 sessions, both MAA members and non-members are welcome to register. MAA members may also register a non-member guest as well (the non-member price will apply). All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. 

We are offering morning AND afternoon sessions on each select Sunday. Morning sessions are 9:00 am to noon ET; Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET.  

Cost of each session to register:

• MAA members:  $10 per person, per session
  
• Non-MAA members:  $20 per person, per session
  

If you're not able to join in person, we also offer a Zoom option.

Figure Model Sunday event dates and models for November and December 2024 include:

• November 3, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jalene
• November 10, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Lii Lii
• November 17, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Moe
• November 24, 2024 - Morning - Brian; Afternoon - Nataliya
• December 1, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Jess (Long Pose - Portrait)
• December 8, 2024 - Morning - Brian; Afternoon - Nataliya
• December 15, 2024 - Morning and Afternoon - Tom
• December 22 and December 29, 2024 - No Sessions

(If any changes to the above schedule occur, MAA will post as soon as practicable.  Event details below are for the August 4 Afternoon session only; the August 4 morning session is found here.  Upcoming Figure Model Sunday sessions will be posted separately.)

DETAILS 

• Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Time:  Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm ET - 4:00 pm ET
• Model: Jess (@gingerbosslady_ on Instagram).
• Poses: Subject to change.  Pose schedule:  Warmups of 5 x 2 minutes, 4 x 5 minutes, break, followed by long pose for remainder of session (with breaks every 20 minutes until end of session). Model will be clothed/costumed and long pose will feature seated portrait. 
• Number of in-person participants: 15.   Advanced registration required; no drop ins.  And even once we reach the in-person studio limit, don't worry - you can still attend using the Zoom option (see below).
• Zoom option: Sign up using the Zoom registrant button; the Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in a reminder email the day before.
• Cost: 

MAA members:  $10 per session in person or via Zoom.

Non-MAA members (including non-member guests of MAA members):  $20 per session in person or via Zoom.

Each session runs for 3 hours. Artists may register for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day if sessions remain available; the registration fee applies for each session.

• Cancellation policy: Cancellations three or more days before the session will result in a full refund. The session is nonrefundable (but transferrable to an artist friend) two days or fewer before the session.
• What to expect: Easels, chairs, and tabourets are available for your use. Please bring all other materials you'll need. Food/drink is permitted. Sinks/restrooms are available. Models and participants should be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. Face masks are optional; decisions by models or artists to wear face coverings will be respected. In the spirit of community, all artists are asked to help put away equipment at the end of the session.
• Photos/screenshots: This model permits photos/screenshots. $10 fee is payable directly to the model via cash or Venmo.
• Getting there: The Compass Art Center building is at 10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD. A free parking lot is behind the building.
• Questions: Contact Frank Mancino at maaprograms23@gmail.com.